Author: Eziokwu Fab-Emerenini MBBS
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Eziokwu Fab-Emerenini MBBS
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. As a firm believer in preventive health (and a doctor who wants to be kept away), Eziokwu is involved in organizing outreaches and creating awareness on public health issues. On the days the apple keeps him away, he spends his time singing offkey songs and writing poetry.
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